PreSession Work (1+ hour): For this week you will need to read Chapters 1-4. Also come with the answer to the following question: I have had the most difficulty dealing with or working with people who…?

“Start with Why!” Why is it important to learning the Language – (PDF on the values for learning DISC ).

How is DISC defined? Why is it considered a Universal Language of observable human behavior?

What is important about the history behind DISC?

How do you define and go about learning the Language?

What are the basic DISC Types (As we walk through the DISC types, can you identify the people you have had difficulty work with? How does it relate to behaviors?)

Review and recap – Questions will be given for you to review.

Session 2 — Advanced Understanding and Use of the DISC Report (1½ hours)

PreSession Work (1+ hour): Read through your reports and identify the page that you feel provides you with the most information and the page that you have the most difficulty understanding. Identify your location on the compass and at least two other people from the course who are in different areas of the compass than you and note the difference in your DISC graphs.<

PreSession Work (1 hour+): Before class you must have at least one or two people complete the report and ensure that instructor has a copy. Review their reports with them using supplied interpretation guide.

How did you do? What worked? What didn’t?

How do you read the DISC Compass? Why do unusual graphs not show up on the Compass?

Session 5 — Team Training (1½ hours)

What is the best way to teach Pointing Toward Success – using the Instructor Manual?

How can I address the common FAQs about DISC?

What additional workshops can I run?

Review some suggestions for making your Workshop Fun!

How can I make the Language of DISC a continuing learning experience for my teams?

Session 6 — Graph reading (1½ hours)

PreSession Work (1+ hour):Revisit reports in Session 3 focusing on wheel location and 12 Behavior Types and Strengths. What relationships do you see between the location on the wheel and the individual’s greatest behavioral strengths?

How can I read people through behavioral actions?

Interpreting graphs – How does the interaction of all the styles define a person behaviorally?